sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

You’ll want the controller to be comfortable closing the books on time each month and preparing financial statements. Whether you are hiring a full or part-time employee or outsourcing, be sure to perform background and reference checks on all finance staff. Your leadership must create an ethical foundation that starts at the top.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023. While building this community takes time, it will ensure you always have a full pipeline of people interested in engaging with your cause. Fox Foundation, and The Trevor Project.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

“Why is a hospital foundation getting involved in quality-of-life issues?”. This simple answer is why MHP Foundation is shifting our fundraising focus to the social determinants of health within our community. Our greatest challenge as the MHP Foundation will be informing and motivating donors to this new case for support.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. Go to a board meeting and let your board members know that you are conducting grant research to determine which foundations to apply to for grants for the coming year.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

McGruder, the Ford Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer, oversees Ford’s global operations and finances for its offices in New York, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. I view it as an extension of my work at the Ford Foundation. With M.O.B.B. But McGruder’s strong passion for Classy extends beyond its origin story.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

Estimates vary, but the median household net worth of white families is about seven times that of Black families and five times that of Latinx families. The median household wealth for homeowners is about 44 times that of renters. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

To illustrate, by the time 2023 Pride began on June 1, there were already over 500 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation proposed or passed in state legislatures across the country. For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). Foundation Directory and Foundation Maps quickly became two of my favorite tools. and Gail Miller Family Foundation , and others. My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Still, many foundations shy away from working together, assuming it will require considerable time and a loss of independence. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. Make a one-time or monthly financial contribution to the organization. This could be done annually or just one time. Offer to write letters of intent or grant requests for the organization and possibly even submit them to foundations or companies.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Last night I had the privilege of attending the Breakthrough Philanthropy event put on by Peter Thiel's foundation, covered in the local press with articles like "Silicon Valley billionaire backs futuristic philanthropy" from the San Jose Mercury News. The foundation spotlighted eight unusual nonprofit groups.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Online librarian consultations : Receive real-time, personalized assistance from our in-house experts on philanthropy, nonprofit management, and fundraising. foundations have websites. They can also find local nonprofits that provide crucial resources in their area, like shelters and food banks.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. Giving by foundations managed to grow by 2.5 Despite giving more in 2022 than 2021, the impact by foundations actually declined by 5% because of inflation. Individual giving totaled roughly $319.04

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Here are some particulars of places you might find funding: Private foundations — These vary a lot in size, may (or may not) have a website, and absolutely have a 990 you should check out to make sure you’re a good fit. Corporate foundations — These foundations are associated with a company and will also have a 990 you can review.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? BOTTOM LINE 1.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. Foundation. Foundation, we trust those who are closest to the issues affecting their communities.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

So think about how you can use this time of year to focus on donor stewardship and relationship-building. From there, seek to segment donors in your database based on their interests, preferences, and past giving behavior, like gift amounts and timing. Use these insights to inform your nonprofit’s year-round fundraising activities.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

How do you recruit board members and onboard them to be high performers who give generously of their time, treasure, and talents? Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. How much time a month can you commit to meetings and serving the mission?

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Relationship building takes time, patience, and perspective.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 20, 2021

Today’s Q&A is with Alicia Dicks, President & CEO of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Q: What led you to working at a community foundation? Q: You recently announced a new 10-year, $10 million commitment to fight for racial equity and social justice locally. Wake Forest University.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

For every $100 foundations give to an Ivy League school, how many dollars do you think foundations give to a historically Black college and university (HBCU)? In fact, for every $100 foundations gave to the average Ivy League, they gave 56 cents to the average HBCU. HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

Local foundations and businesses may have grant programs specifically for nonprofits operating in the area. Applying for grants from local foundations and businesses can be a great way to jump-start fundraising efforts for nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Generally, this committee will develop a matrix of qualities you’re looking for at any point in time. Or you could reach out to your state association of nonprofits , local United Way or Jewish Federation, local community foundation, local chamber of commerce, or volunteer center.

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Candid

MAY 15, 2024

At the Honnold Foundation, we had been working in partnership with grassroots organizations for some time before we learned that there was a term for the kind of grantmaking we do: trust-based philanthropy (TBP). We only ask for the information we need to understand the proposal and then dive deeper via phone calls.

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

In addition to meetings and team bonding, we visited two long-term clients: STARability Foundation , including their STAR Store & Studio , and the Flint Pen Strand Trail, preserved and managed by CREW Land & Water Trust. STARability Foundation Tour ​Our first stop was the STAR Store and Studio in Naples, Florida.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Glasspockets.org is a website sponsored by the Foundation Center that is focused on transparency among funders. foundations still don’t have websites, quite possibly intentionally. The objectives of the Glasspockets project are actually pretty simple: Inspire private foundations to greater openness in their communications.

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Candid

JULY 20, 2022

To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years. At the same time, financial insecurity has been one of the biggest challenges for nonprofits during the pandemic.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

For nearly 50 years, we have been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network (FIN), providing access to nonprofit resources like Foundation Directory , free workshops, and expert staff. Accessing Foundation Directory is usually how people first come to know our FIN. From there, they are hooked! But, don’t just take my word for it.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

And yes, public policy at the local, state, and federal levels can and will impact your ability to achieve your organization’s mission and day-to-day activities. While partial guidance from the IRS was issued in December 2018, organizations spent valuable time and financial resources calculating and paying taxes on these benefits.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

Approximately 20% of the participants had unpaid hospital bills that had not yet been turned over to third-party debt collectors at the time of the study. Experts queried at the time researchers began their study almost universally predicted both groups would benefit from having this debt wiped clean.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

While applying to grants can be time consuming, they offer plenty of benefits to nonprofits, such as more awareness for your organization and a positive reputation for the work you do on top of the financial benefits. With formula grants, your organization just has to meet the grant’s requirements to receive funding.

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Candid

MAY 4, 2022

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future. First, we learned that during the pandemic, European foundations engaged in both local and cross-border giving in new ways.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. California State Parks Foundation. How California State Parks Foundation Takes Action on Earth Day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Note from Beth: Yesterday, I was the honored guest at a Google Hangout hosted by the Packard Foundation to celebrate the work that I have done over the last five years as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation. It was wonderful to see colleagues in the room and online, reflect on the work, and talk about next steps.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free. Q&A with a Toledo-based library on building community capacity.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

I recommended six grants for my 2019 year-end distributions and the entire process required an investment of twenty minutes of my time; and what a wonderful feeling it brought me to know that my local food bank, animal society, homeless shelter, and others will have much-needed, end-of-year support for their missions.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

But time is always an issue. As we experience an ongoing shift toward equity-centered grantmaking, some foundations are seeking demographic data on their grantees and nonprofit communities to track, measure, and make informed decisions about the diversity within their grantmaking portfolios. This piece has two purposes.

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